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In India, Mamata Banerjee May Bring Down Coalition

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT

Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, is praised and maligned in equal measure. But Indians agree that she has the ability to bring down India's governing coalition.

New Demotic Dictionary Translates Lives of Ancient Egyptians

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:33 PM PDT

The first dictionary of Demotic Egyptian, the language common people spoke in ancient Egypt while the pharaohs were drawing their hieroglyphics, has just been completed.

Paris Prosecutors Open Inquiry Into Protest at U.S. Embassy

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:53 PM PDT

Investigators want to identify the organizers of the protest outside the United States Embassy over the weekend against an American-made online video mocking the Prophet Muhammad.

Palestinian Authority’s Stability Threatened by Financial Strains

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 06:29 PM PDT

As the Palestinian Authority marks the 19th anniversary of the signing of the Oslo Accords, it is facing a financial crisis that experts say could threaten its future operations and stability.

The Caucus: Leaked Romney Video Shows Blunt Talk on ‘Dependents’

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:26 PM PDT

Mitt Romney said that nearly half of voters are likely to support President Obama because they believe they are "entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it."

Ford and Canadian Workers in Tentative Deal

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:02 PM PDT

The union's president said it would adhere to its requirement that all Detroit-based auto companies accept the same key contract terms.

The Caucus: Filing Trade Suit, Obama Raps Romney on China

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:46 PM PDT

President Obama accused China of unfairly subsidizing its auto exports, and put the issue at the center of his campaign.

Fermentation Guru Seeks Out New (and Old) Flavors

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 03:53 PM PDT

Sandor Katz, a writer who promotes the benefits of fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut, samples new experiments in the Momofuku test kitchen.

U.S. Warns Judge’s Ruling Impedes Its Detention Powers

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 06:27 PM PDT

The government said the ruling last week has jeopardized its ability to detain certain prisoners captured in Afghanistan.

Trial Begins of Police Chief in Bo Xilai Scandal

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:23 PM PDT

Wang Lijun, a key player in the fall of the politician Bo Xilai, tried to seek refuge in a United States Consulate, igniting the country's biggest political scandal in a generation.

Shell Delays Arctic Oil Drilling Until 2013

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:03 PM PDT

A testing mishap further delayed the company's six-year, $4.5 billion effort to drill off the coast of Alaska, although it will not stop preliminary work on several wells in the region this year.

Myanmar Frees Prisoners as Thein Sein Prepares for U.N. Visit

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 06:29 PM PDT

The government said it had released 514 prisoners, many of whom were reported to have been political prisoners.

The Caucus: Romney Aide Concedes Campaign Has Been Short on Specifics

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:14 AM PDT

The shift in approach comes amid increasing criticism and polls showing Mitt Romney slipping in key states.

TIMESCAST: TimesCast | September 17, 2012

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Anti-American protests spread to Lebanon and Afghanistan. | The first anniversary of Occupy Wall Street.

At War Blog: Report Faults Military's Strategies on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:02 AM PDT

Despite a well-documented increase in the abuse of alcohol and prescription medications among military personnel over the past decade, the Defense Department's strategies for screening, treating and preventing remains behind the times, a major new report finds.

Report on 2010 Thai Riots Warns That Conflicts Persist

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:06 AM PDT

The Truth for Reconciliation Commission of Thailand warned Monday that conflicts in Thai society were still simmering and that the country risked another "escalation to violence."

U.S. Files Trade Case Against China Over Cars

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:55 PM PDT

The Obama administration accused China of unfairly subsidizing its exports of autos and auto parts, while China filed its own trade case against the United States.

Cricket: T20 World Cup Offers Cricket Underdogs a Title Shot

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT

The championship of the newest, fastest and rowdiest of cricket's three formats begins Tuesday in Sri Lanka, with the tournament outsiders feeling good about their chances.

As Chicago Strike Goes On, Mayor Rahm Emanuel Digs In

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:30 PM PDT

If union delegates do not accept a proposed contract at a scheduled vote on Tuesday, then a court will hear the city's case for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday.

Japanese Companies Close Facilities in China as Tensions Rise

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 08:38 AM PDT

The dispute between Japan and China, over a group of uninhabited islets in the East China Sea, has led to violent attacks on factories, shops and even cars of well-known Japanese brands.